Welcome to the Department of Philosophy 

The Philosophy Department at Sheffield is one of the strongest in the UK, with an international reputation for research and an excellent teaching record. It provides a supportive and friendly environment for students, with a distinctive range of courses.

 
Our expertise

The Department attracts well-qualified undergraduates, and has a thriving graduate community. Its staff are prominent in many areas of philosophy, particularly:

• Metaphysics
• Epistemology
• Philosophy of Mind and Psychology
• Philosophy of Logic and Language
• Political Philosophy
• Ethics and Metaethics
• Aesthetics
• History of Philosophy